Have hardwood floors? You'll hear a lot of people talk about using vinegar, but I'm going to tell you a non-vinegar way to keep those floors clean, polished and looking fresh! 💯
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:
Choose either castile soap or Sal Suds (both of the solutions I’m referencing are made by Dr. Bronner’s, but there are other brands of castile soap) – you’ll need 1-2 drops of the soap or cleaning concentrate (adjust as necessary – you want a little bit of bubbles, but you won’t be rinsing it, so you aren’t looking for a ’soapy’ solution).
2 cups warm water
16 oz. spray bottle
1-2 drops of Sal Suds or castile soap
3-5 drops essential oils if you’d like a little scent – some of my favorites are lemon + clove for the castile and pine + lemon for the Sal Suds (it has a pine-y scent already)
Microfiber mop or spray mop – if you’d rather hand wash your floors, simply pour the solution into a small bucket and use a microfiber cloth for the application.
- Pour the solution into your spray bottle and shake💦
Grab your mop. I always recommend using a microfiber mopping pad and making sure it’s damp before getting started. You can spray it with your cleaner or dampen with water before putting it on your mop head. Work in small sections and get started – spray, mop, let dry. There shouldn’t be any standing water – wipe up any excess water as you go.
How about you? What do you use to wash your hardwood floors? Are you going to try this non-vinegar method?